As the physiotherapy accreditation and assessment authority, we understand the influence we hold in shaping the capability, behaviour, and values of the future health workforce.
Our responsibility extends beyond clinical competence. It includes embedding cultural safety, ethical practice, and inclusive care as core professional expectations.
The Council has undertaken significant work to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety within accreditation standards, and our assessment pathways for internationally trained physiotherapists. These important initiatives were co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues and stakeholders to ensure that cultural perspectives and needs are authentically represented.
We recognise that anti-racism and discrimination prevention extends beyond Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety. As part of the HPAC Forum, we are working to strengthen a sector-wide approach to anti-racism and discrimination prevention. This includes addressing bias, supporting respectful learning environments, and strengthening expectations relating to ethical practice and inclusive communication for diverse and multicultural communities.
To read more about our commitment and work in this space with other HPAC Forum members, read our joint commitment statement.